Morbid
It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Morbid ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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The Unsolved Murders of Barry and Honey Sherman
Aug 03, 2026When a realtor entered the Toronto home of Barry and Honey Sherman on December 15, 2017, she expected the couple to be out of town and the house to be empty. The agent showed a young couple around the...
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Elena and Ash cover the unsolved 2017 murders of Barry and Honey Sherman, a billionaire pharmaceutical CEO and his philanthropic wife found dead in their Toronto mansion. Despite extensive investigation, the bizarre staged crime scene and lack of evidence has left this case cold, with theories ranging from business rivals to disgruntled family members.
- Discovery of the Bodies
- Initial Investigation and Murder-Suicide Theory
For this month's bonus episode, we are joined by one of our favorite storytellers, Aaron Mahnke of Lore Podcast, to discuss his upcoming book Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire. ...
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Aaron Manke, creator of the award-winning podcast Lore, joins Morbid to discuss his new book Exhumed, which explores the Mercy Brown vampire panic case and the cultural context that made such beliefs possible in 19th century New England. The conversation covers folklore, historical medical practices, witch trials, and the human tendency to create explanations for the unknown. Manke shares insights from over a decade of researching dark history and folklore, discussing everything from corpse medicine to the origins of Lore itself.
- Introduction and Book Overview
- The Origins of the Lore Podcast
Listener Tales 112: Vacation
Jul 30, 2026Weirdos! Let's pack up the MORBID family station wagon and get ready to go on a little vacation! This time, Deb has found vacation tales that will have you freaked out AND cackling with laughter. OH! ...
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Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt
Jul 27, 2026After Lorenna Bobbitt’s husband John sexually assaulted her at their home in Virginia in the summer of 1993, she retaliated by waiting until he was asleep, she decided to fight back. Following the att...
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Ash and Alaina dive into the infamous 1993 case of John and Lorena Bobbitt, examining the tumultuous marriage, allegations of abuse, and the shocking act of violence that made international headlines. The hosts explore the media circus, legal proceedings, and aftermath of this case that sparked a national debate about domestic violence, marital rape, and gender dynamics in the 1990s.
- Introduction and Personal Updates
- Case Introduction: The Bobbitt Marriage Begins
George Hassell: The Family Axeman
Jul 23, 2026On the evening of December 24, 1926, a farmer in Farwell, Texas, called the sheriff to report that his neighbor, George Hassell, had been acting very strangely in recent days and he had been telling c...
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A detailed examination of George Hassel, known as 'the family axeman,' who murdered his family in 1926 Texas. The episode traces his early crimes, pattern of manipulation, and ultimately the brutal killing of his wife and eight stepchildren, for which he was executed in 1927. Hosts Ash and Alaina discuss the case while dealing with their messy podcast studio during Mercury retrograde.
- Introduction and Podcast Updates
- George Hassel's Early Life and First Crimes
In eighteenth and nineteenth century England, two phantom stalkers terrorized the public and captured the collective imagination to the point of violence. However, violent outcomes and legal consequen...
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This episode explores two fascinating cases of mass hysteria from early 1800s England. The hosts discuss the Hammersmith Ghost, where villagers believed a supernatural specter was terrorizing their town, leading to the tragic shooting of an innocent man. They then cover the Halifax Slasher of 1938, a phantom attacker that turned out to be entirely fictional, fueled by public panic and self-inflicted injuries. Both cases demonstrate how groupthink and collective fear can create dangerous situations and lead to tragic consequences.
- The Hammersmith Ghost: A Spectral Terror
- The Tragic Death of Thomas Millwood
The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 4)
Jul 16, 2026In the summer of 1982, it became obvious that a serial killer was operating in the Tacoma area and dumping his victims in the waters of the Green River. In time, The Green River Killer, as the press s...
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This episode concludes the Green River Killer case, covering the final victims discovered between 1986-1998, the eventual arrest of Gary Ridgway in 2001 through DNA evidence, and his confession to murdering over 60 women. After 20 years of evading capture despite multiple encounters with police, Ridgway was sentenced to 49 consecutive life sentences in 2003.
- Additional Victims Discovered (1986-1993)
- Task Force Disbanded Despite Active Killer
The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 3)
Jul 13, 2026In the summer of 1982, it became obvious that a serial killer was operating in the Tacoma area and dumping his victims in the waters of the Green River. In time, The Green River Killer, as the press s...
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This episode continues the Green River Killer investigation, covering the period from 1984-1985 when the task force consulted with Ted Bundy for insights into the killer's psychology. Multiple victim remains are discovered across Washington and Oregon, including several teenage girls. Despite FBI involvement and expanded resources, the investigation struggles to make progress, though the killer's activity appears to slow down temporarily. The episode details the heartbreaking discoveries of victims like 15-year-old Colleen Brockman and provides updates on recent identifications made decades later through DNA technology.
- The Ted Bundy Consultation
- Spring 1984 Victim Discoveries - The Cluster Sites
The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 2)
Jul 09, 2026In the summer of 1982, it became obvious that a serial killer was operating in the Tacoma area and dumping his victims in the waters of the Green River. In time, The Green River Killer, as the press s...
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This episode covers part two of the Green River Killer case, focusing on Gary Ridgway's escalating murder spree in the early 1980s. As bodies continue to be discovered across the Seattle area, the Green River Task Force struggles with overwhelming evidence, limited technology, and missed opportunities to catch the killer. The episode details the tragic stories of multiple victims, near-captures of Ridgway, and the challenges law enforcement faced investigating a serial killer before modern forensic techniques existed.
- The Discovery of Gail Matthews and Pattern Recognition
- Boy Scouts at a Crime Scene and Multiple Discoveries
The Green River Killer - Gary Ridgway (Part 1)
Jul 06, 2026In the summer of 1982, it became obvious that a serial killer was operating in the Tacoma area and dumping his victims in the waters of the Green River. In time, The Green River Killer, as the press s...
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Elena and Ash begin their four-part series on the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway, one of America's most prolific serial killers. Part one covers the emergence of the case in 1982, detailing the discovery of multiple victims in the Green River area of Washington state and the early struggles of law enforcement to identify and stop the killer. The hosts trace the tragic stories of the first victims and the formation of the Green River Task Force.
- Introduction and Content Warnings
- The First Victim: Wendy Caulfield
When the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation and Blanche was charged with the attempted murder, the arrest came as a shock to those who knew her. How was it possible t...
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In this two-part series conclusion, hosts Ash and Alaina unravel the chilling case of Blanche Taylor Moore, now the oldest woman on death row in the United States at 93 years old. After her boyfriend Raymond Reed's mysterious death, Blanche married Pastor Dwight Moore, who soon became violently ill with symptoms that baffled doctors for months. A determined young doctor eventually discovered Dwight had been poisoned with 20 times the lethal dose of arsenic—the highest level ever found in a living person at that hospital. The investigation ultimately revealed a trail of poisoned bodies, including Blanche's husband James, her father, and Raymond Reed.
- Recap and Blanche's Financial Troubles
- Marriage Plans and Dwight's Confession
When the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation and Blanche was charged with the attempted murder, the arrest came as a shock to those who knew her. How was it possible t...
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This episode covers the first part of the Blanche Taylor Moore story, who became the oldest woman on death row. Born in 1933 in North Carolina, Blanche's life was marked by a strict religious upbringing, troubled marriages, serial affairs, and a pattern of suspicious deaths accompanied by arsenic poisoning symptoms. The hosts trace her journey from an unhappy childhood through multiple relationships, workplace manipulation, insurance fraud, and the mysterious deaths of her father and long-term boyfriend Raymond Reed.
- Blanche's Difficult Childhood and Early Life
- Marriage to James Taylor and Early Adult Life
Morbid Book Club: Victorian Psycho By Virginia Feito
Jun 26, 2026Spoilers Ahead!!! It's Book Club time, weirdos! This time we're joined by bestselling horror author Paul Tremblay for a conversation about one of our favorite recent reads: Victorian Psycho by Virgin...
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Listener Tales 111: Camping Tales
Jun 25, 2026Weirdos! It's one of our favorite times of the month: Listener Tales!! This time, Deb has found some spine tingling camping tales that will make you rethink ever going into the woods again. The best p...
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A camping-themed episode of the Morbid podcast featuring listener tales about supernatural encounters, dangerous situations, and near-death experiences during outdoor adventures. The hosts, dressed as cryptids Bigfoot and Mothman, share four distinct stories from listeners who encountered everything from potential serial killers to supernatural entities while camping, each tale highlighting why many people prefer to choose encounters with bears over strange men in the woods.
- The Murder Beer Guy in Bend, Oregon
- Man Versus Bear: A Real-Life Comparison
Amusement Park Disasters (Volume 2) : Theme Parks
Jun 22, 2026Since the late nineteenth century, amusement parks have been providing countless hours of enjoyment for people all around the world. Often driven by the latest technology and advances in mechanical en...
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Ash and Elena are back with part two of their amusement park disasters series, this time focusing on theme parks including Disneyland, California's Great America, and the infamous Action Park in New Jersey. They explore tragic accidents from the 1960s through the 1990s, examining cases of mechanical failures, human error, and shockingly lax safety standards that led to multiple deaths and injuries at these parks.
- Introduction and Personal Perspectives on Thrill Rides
- The Matterhorn Tragedy at Disneyland - 1964
Episode Revisit: The Radium Girls
Jun 18, 2026Today we are revisiting a tragic case of negligence which originally captivated us back in 2024. When Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898, the chemical element was quickly adopted by m...
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This episode of Morbid tells the tragic story of the Radium Girls - young women who were poisoned by radioactive paint while working in factories during the early 20th century. The hosts detail how companies knowingly allowed workers to ingest deadly radium through a technique called 'lip pointing,' covering up the dangers while workers suffered horrific deaths. The episode highlights the women's courageous fight for justice and how their lawsuit led to major workplace safety reforms.
- Discovery of Radium and Its Early Promise
- The Glamorous Jobs at US Radium
The Pickwick Club Disaster
Jun 15, 2026In the early morning hours of July 4, 1925, the crowd at The Pickwick Club in Boston were celebrating the holiday at the “Before-the-Fourth” dance when roughly fifty couples took to the dance floor fo...
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This episode covers the tragic Pickwick Club disaster of 1925 in Boston's theater district, where 44 people died when a speakeasy building collapsed during a Fourth of July dance party. The hosts discuss the building's troubled history, the catastrophic structural failure, the heroic rescue efforts, and the lack of any memorial to commemorate the victims—a situation they pledge to address.
- The Pickwick Club's Origins and Troubled Reputation
- A Fire, Shoddy Repairs, and Ominous Signs
Dr. Ohta & the Killer Prophet
Jun 11, 2026In the early evening of October 19, 1970, police and firefighters were called to the Santa Cruz County home of Dr. Victor Ohta, a well-respected ophthalmologist, for a report of a house fire. Intendin...
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This episode covers the horrific 1970 Ota family murders in Santa Cruz, California, where five people were executed and thrown in a swimming pool. Taking place during the Manson family trial, the murders initially terrified the community with fears of another cult killing. However, investigators ultimately discovered a lone killer: John Lindley Frazier, a mentally ill man living in the woods who had fixated on the wealthy Ota family as symbols of materialism destroying the earth.
- The Discovery of Five Bodies
- Fear of Another Manson-Style Cult Murder
The San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre
Jun 08, 2026On the afternoon of July 18, 1984, James Huberty left his apartment in the San Ysidro neighborhood of San Diego, California, and drove one block over to the nearby McDonalds. After walking through the...
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This episode covers the devastating 1984 San Ysidro McDonald's massacre, where Jim Huberty killed 21 people and injured nearly two dozen others in a 77-minute rampage. The hosts explore Huberty's troubled life, warning signs that were ignored, failures in mental health response, and the tragic day that changed mass shooting protocols forever. They emphasize the importance of recognizing mental health crises and speaking up when someone exhibits threatening behavior.
- Jim Huberty's Troubled Childhood and Early Warning Signs
- Marriage, Fatherhood, and Escalating Violence
The Murder of Martha Moxley (Part 2)
Jun 04, 2026On October 30, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley failed to return home after a night out with friends in Belle Haven, an exclusive wealthy enclave in Greenwich, CT. The following morning, Moxley’s ...
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This episode of Morbid explores the tragic 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley in Greenwich, Connecticut. Hosts Ash and Alaina dive deep into the complex investigation, focusing on how the case eventually centered on Michael Skakel of the wealthy Kennedy-connected Skakel family. The episode covers the decades-long legal saga, from the botched initial investigation to Michael's conviction in 2002 and subsequent release, leaving Martha's murder technically unsolved to this day.
- Introduction and Show Business
- The Sutton Report and New Alibis